After an encounter with the magical wizard Shazam at the Rock of Eternity, orphan Billy Batson finds that he can shout the wizard's name and be transformed into the powerful Captain Marvel, as he struggles against the memories of his troubled youth and the villain Black Adam. - (Baker & Taylor)

"Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he's far from the ideal child. Brash and rude, Billy is a troubled teen who just can't seem to find a calling. But after a fateful night on a subway car, that all will change. Brought to the feet of the magical wizard Shazam at the Rock of Eternity, Billy is imbued with powers beyond any mortal man. By shouting the wizard's name--Shazam!--the young teen is mystically transformed into the powerhouse known as Captain Marvel! Now given abilities that make him Earth's Mightiest Mortal at the utterance of a simple phrase, will Billy make the right choices and do what it takes to become a hero? Or will he succumb to the poor choices of youth--and the villainous Black Adam?"-- - (Baker & Taylor)

<b>Shazam's incredible origin story is retold here in this new edition of <i>Shazam!</i>, just in time for the upcoming blockbuster movie starring Zachary Levi! Featuring a photo cover!</b><br><br>Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he's far from the ideal child. Brash and rude, Billy is a troubled teen who just can't seem to find a calling. But after a fateful night on a subway car, that all will change. <br><br>Brought to the feet of the magical wizard Shazam at the Rock of Eternity, Billy is imbued with powers beyond any mortal man. By shouting the wizard's name--Shazam!--the young teen is mystically transformed into the powerhouse known as Shazam! Now given abilities that make him Earth's Mightiest Mortal at the utterance of a simple phrase, will Billy make the right choices and do what it takes to become a hero? Or will he succumb to the poor choices of youth--and the villainous Black Adam?<br><br>Perfect for any new fan of the World's Mightiest Mortal, this new edition of Geoff Johns and Gary Frank's classic graphic novel features a photo cover of star actor Zachary Levi. Collects <i>Justice League</i> #0, #21 and stories from <i>Justice League</i> #7-11, #14-16 and #18-20. - (Random House, Inc.)